Bret T comments

@Abe234

JD JD JD….. do you realize the U.S. forced Japan to build factories in the U.S. because America was building junk.

Not true. I retired from Toyota and was present during much of the years that they were building the current manufacturing plants and opening design centers in the US. Those decisions were driven by increased profit from building the product at the marketplace.

irairaToday  05:39 pm JST

So, we can only choose (A) you are with us, or (B) you are against us? Is this the official MAGA platform?

All social and political issues are a lot more complicated than this and there are clearly multiple solutions or options to consider or enact as policy.

Please read the article. The topic at hand is about whether Japan wants to side with Iran regarding the air strikes on its nuclear weapons production facilities.

Honest question: how much away from normal was the total rainfall?

Just because the season ended early is not really a good summary of the potential impact. Was the total rainfall amount above, below, normal...?

Seasonal averages, whether they be amounts or durations always have highs, lows, and mid-range numbers. That's why averages are averages.

SCOTUS finally putting a stop to Federal Judge overreach and using their authority for political gain. This problem has been surfaced by both Democrat and Republican Presidents during the last 20 years. A District Judge should not have national reach. Period. Full Stop.

As for the 14 Amendment, most reasonable people understand that when it was written, nobody could have foreseen the way it's being perverted. I understand it takes a Constitutional amendment to change it. Hopefully though, there can be some interim measure to stop the abuse of our system until that can occur.

LeTizzJune 27  03:17 pm JST

I’m amazed by how many people here are channeling their rage into cheering for this serial killer’s execution—almost like it gives them a thrill.

But is indulging that bloodlust really worth the risk of executing even one innocent person?

If you think so, then you’re not truly valuing human life—and your supposed concern for the victims starts to look more like performative outrage than genuine empathy.

By that logic, if Toyota for example, has an airbag failure and someone dies, they should never make another automobile.

I say improve the method of trial and conviction and keep the punishment the same.

JimizoToday  12:52 am JST

Why? He was angry because she went to work and asked him to stay home with the kids. Imagining the horror those poor babies went through, I'd gladly push the plunger on that lethal injection.

Oh wait! Hard to know how people would react in that situation.

Have you read half of the books ever written on this?

I'm not sure I understand your point, but to answer the question, no, I haven't read any of the books. The reason he did it was his own words, not my idea.

wallaceJune 27  10:10 pm JST

Bret T

There can be no "in this case." There is the death penalty or there is not.

Does your state have the death penalty?

Pulled up stats on Wikipedia: 22 murder conviction executions since 1977; 86% white; 14% black; 100% male. Method is lethal injection.

Most recent man to get death sentence in my hometown was convicted of tying his girlfriends two kids (5-10 years old) to their beds and setting the house on fire and left them to burn.

Why? He was angry because she went to work and asked him to stay home with the kids. Imagining the horror those poor babies went through, I'd gladly push the plunger on that lethal injection.

wallaceJune 27  10:10 pm JST

Bret T

There can be no "in this case." There is the death penalty or there is not.

Does your state have the death penalty?

Yes. I live in Indiana. We are a "deep red" State as the media says. Mostly conservative. Explains a lot, huh (8-)

GuruMickToday  04:52 pm JST

All about the fentanyl.

Hey US morons , why are your citizens so unhappy ?

Nice. If the US is the hell hole you describe, why did we have almost 20 million illegal entries during the open border experiment?

Japan may not be exporting fentanyl, but it sounds like the Chinese have been using it as a back door route for the precursors.

wallaceToday  04:14 pm JST

Capital punishment is revenge, not justice. It does not stop others from committing violent crimes like murder.

Wallace, I have no argument with your position on death penalty. That's your belief and I understand and share your concern about wrongful convictions/innocent people.

However, in a case like this where 9 bodies are found and evidence shows he stalked the victims like an animal, this man is no longer a part of the human race. There are criminals who fall outside the bounds of humane treatment. They relinquish that of their own free will.

I'm okay if his killing is revenge on behalf of the dead people and their families. He is even being given years of additional life that his victims do not get.

Where are all the Trump bashers? I thought he was going to crash the stock market and destroy the US economy. Oh, and remember the Iran strike was going to send oil over $100/barrel?

@nandakandamanda

We have a lot of wild boar in the US. So many that there are no limits on hunting them in most State in the South part of the US. It's true they are more active at night. That's when most people hunt them. Traps are also used. Wild boars can be very aggressive against humans when challenged. 200kg boars are not uncommon.

UnderworldToday  07:14 am JST

I haven't seen any bias at all. People aren't biased against Trump, they just do not like his policies and his behavior. That's not bias. That's just true.

The story says no proof of bias in the news media. So, is your point that the news reporters write stories based on whether they like or don't like him or his policies? That's not news reporting, that's editorializing.

"The cars and small trucks at the site were those of concrete workers trying to cover up the top of the shafts. Nothing was taken out of (the) facility,"

Makes sense. While I hope they didn't move any, it still wouldn't surprise me if they did. It'll come to light soon enough if they were able to move some. You can bet there are operatives confirming.

*During the news conference, Hegseth criticized the media, without evidence, for having an anti-Trump bias.*

Haha. Well, I think pretty much anyone who has been alive for the last 9 years knows about the bias, so really? CNN devoted thousands of hours of broadcast time to trying to prevent his re-election. So much so, their news branch is on the verge of financial ruin and collapse.

garypenJune 26  06:44 pm JST

The world's most pointless activity.

You could also add selfish. Family left behind to mourn and rescue crews lives at risk for... personal satisfaction and bragging rights... I guess maybe some Youtube money too.

ianToday  08:14 pm JST

So how are car sales in the US nowadays?

Up about 2-3% but the chip shortage still has production numbers blunted. So far, tariffs have not been seen as an impact, if that's what you are asking.

"Cocaine has become fashionable for the more affluent society," UNODC chief researcher Angela Me said..."

The 1980s are back! Cocaine was the drug of choice for the "fashionable" people back then.

Tokyo GuyToday  06:49 pm JST

90 deals in 90 days, c'mon, Japan, help him fulfil his fantasies!

You're missing something here. The "deals" were made the day the tariffs were announced. If Countries like Japan want to re-negotiate a "better deal", that's what the 90 days is allowing.

YrralToday  09:08 am JST

The majority of American do not care about protection of foreigner abroad, but will protect them in America, lots of foreigner delusional that America will protect them from external threats, why is NATO not on patrol in Los Angeles

You might want to talk to Ukraine and Israel since they are currently receiving a lot of US support "for protection".

OssanAmericaToday  07:21 pm JST

"The more the autocratic nations threaten their neighbors, the more the rest of the world will come togther to stop them."

Iran was the one doing all the threatening about killing the US and Israel. Been doing it for 50 years verbally, and with terrorist attacks through funding of proxies.

I hope it's the full 7 years. Here in the US, 7-year sentence would mean 3-4 years at most. He deserves at least the full 7.

I assume he will also receive a dishonorably discharge, which will also follow him for life.

Are vasal states allowed to have their own missiles and decide when to fire them off? This seems out of bounds to me (8-).

Great work President Trump on both the air strikes and ceasefire negotiations!

Let's hope this ceasefire can be sustained long enough to get the relationship more stable. When this began June 13th, I thought it would last much longer with more loss of life and devastation to life sustaining infrastructure like hospitals, electricity, and water and sewer service. Thankfully, I was wrong.

Criminals are so dumb. Four lives wasted over ¥50,000.

I hope they enjoy their time in prison, and if they get out, their lives as under the bridge dwellers.

This is one reason why juvenile criminal records are sealed in the US. Kids do stupid things that end up in court. No need to have it follow them their entire life.

I'd say sentence him to doing dishes on weekends for several months with no pay.

Tokyo Guy how about the previous administration that let in so many unvaccinated, unscreened vectors? The current measles outbreak ring a bell?

Yrral, wrong. In the US children have a list of vaccinations required before entry into school, including Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. I worked in a local government health department for 10 yrs. We had two full-time TB investigators and a TB nurse. When a TB case came into any local hospital, the investigators tracked down all potential contacts and they were required by law to be tested. Anyone infected was required by law to come in and take medications until they were cleared.

The many irrational responses on here tell me Pres Trump is winning, as usual. The potential for improved relations between Israel and Iran, if brokered by Pres Trump, must be scoffed at according to liberals.

People siding with CNN's info vs the President of the United States (8-). This is a failed network trying it's best to hold on until it can issue it's last derogatory story about Trump before the electricity gets cut on at it's studios. Please look at yourself in the mirror and have a good long talk about what's real and what's about getting "clicks".

Obama and Biden (well maybe...drool) both knew Iran needed to be stopped, but they kicked the can down the road for fear it would be political suicide to engage them. Obama just let them lie and continue business as usual and unfroze all their assets so they could ramp up. Biden let them import as many sleeper cell terrorists as they could muster.

Finally, a US President willing to address Iranian aggression. Even if it's a brief (historically) pause in the hostilities, it's a positive step.

Sadly, she probably knew he had issues and was trying to help.

UncleA

So tell me—where exactly does Japan exert full sovereign policy independent of American pressure? Name one area. I’ll wait.

Election of leaders. Political structure. Constitution and legal framework. And yes, even diplomatic relations with other countries.

If Japan were a vassal state, would the US be appointing figure head US Ambassadors like Caroline Kennedy? Wouldn't the US have representatives embedded in the Japanese government? Would the educational system not be receiving "guidance" from the US on what the children are taught?

Yes, Japan is influenced by the strong economic and military alliance with the US. That's natural. But Japan has free will and can decide if they support US policy or not.

isabelle

"Please, Japan: don't go down the "nationalist anti-foreigner" road. We've seen how that goes in Europe, and the US."

The US is not anti-foreigner. We are anti-illegal immigration. Big difference. We've been welcoming legal immigrants for a long time. This article is about Japan. They don't welcome immigrants, unless it's for cheap labor.